April 7th, 2025

We’re switching to Monday posts on a bi-weekly schedule to make these a bit meatier - and a bit easier to create 🙂 We’re working behind the scenes to get some more content out there (more podcasts - our second episode is dropping this month!) and ideally some partnerships with a few other ERP companies. Stay tuned!

Thanks for being a continual reader!

For our Entrepreneurial folks - Zoho’s founder has a messge - Roll Up Your Sleeves: Zoho Founder to Deep-Tech Innovators (Approx. 3 min read). Zoho’s founder published a call to action for deep-tech innovators, urging them to embrace challenges and create impactful solutions. It emphasizes the importance of persistence and innovation in driving transformative change in technology sectors.

Industry Movements

Stripe is on the move - applying for a US banking license in Georgia, allowing it to directly access payment card networks like Visa and Mastercard. This move aims to streamline payment processing, reduce transaction costs, and enhance merchant loyalty without expanding into traditional banking activities like deposit-taking or lending. Stripe Applies for US Banking License to Expand Merchant Acquiring Capabilities (Approx. 5 min read)

In other payment news - Mastercard and Unipaas Partner on Embedded Payments for Vertical SaaS Platforms (Approx. 4 min read) and Visa Bids $100 Million to Replace Mastercard as Apple's New Credit Card Partner (Approx. 4 min read)

Mastercard and Unipaas have partnered to integrate advanced card processing capabilities into vertical SaaS platforms, helping small- and medium-sized businesses transition from manual payments to digital solutions.

Visa has reportedly offered Apple over $100 million to replace Mastercard as the payment network partner for its Apple Card and future financial products. The bid reflects Visa’s strategic push to secure a foothold in Apple’s growing fintech ecosystem, which could reshape competition in the high-stakes co-branded credit card market.

Not all good news for Stripe - Legacy Stripe API Exploited to Validate Stolen Payment Cards (Approx. 5 min read) A sophisticated web skimmer campaign has exploited a deprecated Stripe API to validate stolen payment card data before exfiltration. The attackers use malicious scripts to mimic legitimate payment forms, targeting vulnerabilities in platforms like WooCommerce and WordPress to steal sensitive information efficiently.

ERP Case Studies and News

SAP is successfully being used to track ESG reporting - Addressing ESG Reporting Challenges: How SAP Solutions Can Help (Approx. 6 min read)

This article explores the growing importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting for businesses, driven by regulatory requirements like the CSRD in the EU and TCFD-aligned disclosures in Switzerland.

A (somewhat) successful use case of ERP user adoption with a tailored ERP solution -Fudgelearn Bridges the ERP Training Gap with People-First Innovation (Approx. 6 min read)

Fudgelearn addresses the overlooked aspect of user adoption in ERP implementations by offering tailored training solutions. Their people-first approach ensures effective user engagement through modern tools like Oracle Guided Learning and AI-powered content creation for long-term success.

A new ERP I hadn’t heard of - Cetec Enterprise Resource Planning Software Helps Adhere to Industry Standards (Approx. 4 min read)

Cetec ERP introduces updates like drag-and-drop scheduling and enhanced inspection failure reporting to help aerospace manufacturers meet standards like AS9100 and ISO 9001. These tools improve efficiency and traceability while reducing bottlenecks in production workflows.

For more technical readers, another all in one API builder - Celigo Elevates API Management with the Launch of API Builder (Approx. 5 min read). Celigo introduces API Builder, a low-code tool that simplifies the design and deployment of APIs while enhancing lifecycle management. Built on Gravitee's technology, this platform empowers businesses to securely share data, streamline operations, and accelerate digital transformation. It’s always great to see new entrants into the space!

Other Cool Articles

Intuit seems to be launching some pr campaigns - Intuit Launches Financial Literacy Month Challenge to Empower Nation's Students (Approx. 5 min read)

Intuit's "Hour of Finance Challenge" engages students with real-world financial scenarios through interactive games during Financial Literacy Month. Honestly sounds like a great course.

Educational Tid-Bits

A (brief) overview that sells their own bill pay software - J.P. Morgan gives an overview of AP Automation: Benefits to the Accounts Payable Process (Approx. 6 min read) J.P. Morgan discusses how automating accounts payable (AP) processes can reduce human error, enhance efficiency, and improve compliance. The article explains how AI-powered systems streamline invoice processing, payment workflows, and vendor performance analysis, enabling businesses to save costs and optimize operations.

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